Walk - The Southerly Pull of Prawle Point

3.5 miles (5.6 km)

East Prawle - TQ7 2BY East Prawle

Moderate - A moderately easy walk, crossing some uneven ground and with a couple of steep climbs.

Down at Prawle Point you are at the most southerly spot in Devon, with an atmosphere all of its own. This 3½ mile walk will take you along some of the most ancient-feeling lanes in the area, leading down to the sea and the timeless rhythm of the tide. A good walk in autumn, as finches and warblers start to gather, and later firecrests and ring ouzels. Look out for a hen harrier hunting them, or the high-speed dive of a peregrine.

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There are a range of wonderful places to lay your head near the Coast Path for a well-earned sleep. From large and luxurious hotels, to small and personable B&B's, as well as self-catering options and campsites. The businesses that support the Path, where you've chosen to visit, are listed here.

East Prawle Farm Holidays

01548 511422

* Budget* Shepherd's Holloway Camping Field, Mollies Field Camping & Caravan club

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Kittiwake Cottage East Prawle

07980 310696

Delightful, mid 19th Century, white-washed fisherman's cottage. A perfect base for a wonderful holiday in all seasons.

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South Sands Hotel, Salcombe

01548 845900

Stunning beach side hotel with Seagrass bar & restaurant, right on the Path and just outside Salcombe. Rooms and fully equipped, luxury self-catering beach suites. Dog Friendly. Accessible rooms available

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Waverley B&B

01548 842633

Luxury B&B just 200yrds from the Coast Path 5 en-suite rooms, large choice of breakfast, 1-night stays welcome. Parking available

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Downtown Salcombe

07447 019977

Period B&B property, five minutes level walk from Path. Guests’ fridge,sky tv, king size bed,nespresso coffee machine. Conveniently located in town. Contact direct on [email protected]

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The Cricket Inn

01548 580215

Situated in the quaint fishing village of Beesands, a stone’s throw from the beach. This award-winning pub serves fresh local seafood and offers 7 beautifully designed bedrooms.

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Beryls Campsite

Peaceful, secluded but spacious, rustic campsite, wild camping with frills!!!

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Chillington House

01548 580012

Bed & breakfast hotel 2 miles from the SWCP on an easily accessible bus route.

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What is on your list of things to do when you visit the Path? From walking companies, to help you tailor your visit, with itineraries and experts to enhance your visit, to baggage transfer companies and visitor attractions there are lots to people and places to help you decide what you'd like to do. The businesses that support the Path, where you've chosen to visit, are listed here.

NCI Prawle Point

01548 511259

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Salcombe Tourist Information Centre

01548 843927

Tourist Information Centre

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Route Description

Green lanes are unmade roads used over the centuries as working routes by farmers, tradesmen, pilgrims, smugglers, drovers, quarrymen and miners. They now form a network of hidden byways threading through the South Hams countryside.

On the Right Tracks is a unique project that is helping to restore many of these historic routes to their former glory, with the support of 50 local businesses, visitors and the local community. To help people to experience these lanes, they have produced a series of walk leaflets, and have kindly allowed us to make the ones on the coast available from this website.

Down at Prawle Point, you are at the most southerly spot in Devon, with an atmosphere all of its own. This walk will take you along some of the most ancient-feeling lanes in the area, leading you down to the sea and the timeless rhythm of the tide.